Mostly ramblings about some of my passions, needlearts, working on my fixer upper and my dogs, pug Aoife and black labs, Isabelle and Benny.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Moving along

I've made good progress with my IsaV Marquior - only four blocks to go with the fourth section. Since I had to move the entire piece on the hoop, I took a quick photo of IsaV in all her glory. I wish I could take better photos, each letter is highlighted with gold silk and you can't even see it. :-)

Thanks for all your warm words regarding the loss of my niece and sister-in-law. It's been tough but time heals all.

Late last week I received my first home owners tax bill for the year. It went DOWN 60%! They taxed me on the purchase price which was way lower than the appraised price (I bought a short sale). I have a surplus in my escrow account of over $3,000. By law the bank can't keep it so I'll be getting a check in the mail soon. I've spent the money a thousand different ways already. But tops on my list is a new hot water heater, duct cleaning, a new TV and cabinet and some new agility equipment. My monthly escrow should also be going down a couple of hundred a month so I'll be able to afford agility again! I'm so happy. :-) And so will the pugs and Isibeal. :-)

I can sort of see your gold outlines in the close up, Margie. That's a huge piece, and you're so close to finishing it. I would be drooling for a finish at that point!! Great news about the taxes. I could spend the money a hundred different ways too. Better a surplus than a shortfall!!!